XY’s children had no idea of the trouble that their father had caused and I saw no reason to cancel their visit.

The elder girl loved the hardback book that I had made for her, even though I thought she would hate the photograph on the cover. She also approved of the bikini top that I had bought and put it on straightaway under her swimming costume.

Her little sister also wanted some new clothes. However, she was only eight years old, and I had failed to find anything suitable for someone so young.